Lung diseases or respiratory diseases are one of the most common conditions in Singapore, affecting the very basic activity – breathing. In this comprehensive guide, we discuss top 3 common respiratory conditions in Singapore – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma and Pneumonia – their prevalence, causes, symptoms, treatment and complications to avoid.

74.1% of Singaporeans aged 60 and above have high blood pressure, half of them are unaware of it. In this article, Dr Kenneth Koh of OneCare Medical shares with us the essentials of hypertension, including risk factors, symptoms and treatment of high blood pressure to help you detect and manage hypertension better at home.

Singapore has an unusually high incidence and prevalence of diabetes relative to other countries. In this article, we discuss diabetes early symptoms and risk factors, treatments for diabetes, and diabetes complications to prevent.

Chronic diseases like the ‘3 highs’ – high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes or high blood sugar – are hard to manage because most of the management is ‘homework’. In this interview with Dr. Choo Wei Chieh, we learn about how to manage chronic conditions better at home, and common pitfalls and misconceptions to avoid.